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by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horsepower inflation???
Replies: 10
Views: 867

Re: Horsepower inflation???

I can't really comment my last "ride" was a petite little thing a belgian/percheron cross...nice and small...Yeah! :mrgreen: Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a new Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag....
Replies: 16
Views: 2105

Re: Picked up a new Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag....

I bought a 1977 version a few months back and used some remington jhp I had on had to test, it liked them so the kid used it this year for hunting. His first buck ever and the remingtons put a nice neat little hole as a entry wound and the far ribcage you could easily put a silver dollar through. th...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts
Replies: 38
Views: 3787

Re: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts

When I went To A&P school(aircraft mechanic) my instructor had done work on the SR-71 and that has always been one of my favs. Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: and another thing
Replies: 16
Views: 976

Re: and another thing

Boys! I think he just summed it all up, good job Grizz. Merry CHRISTmas all. Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A gnawing question for you caster's....
Replies: 36
Views: 2178

Re: A gnawing question for you caster's....

77/444 I use pretty much straight wheel weights in a rifle(pure soft tends to strip lead at speed), but in a handgun I usually use a half and half with pure and ww. Try these and you may find what works for you. As far a s 432 sizing any number of places will make a sizer die for you( if you PM me I...
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I Lost a "Hairy" niece today................
Replies: 18
Views: 1524

Re: OT- I Lost a "Hairy" niece today................

sitting here petting my "yellow freak" lab as I read this, prayers for you all. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Andy Griffith
Replies: 12
Views: 1943

Re: OT Andy Griffith

Uhmmm Andy wasn't in "mayberry R.F.D. he was in the "Andy Griffith show" which was in mayberry.
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo sales in California
Replies: 9
Views: 787

Re: ammo sales in California

Do any of them law writing dumb A... know where lead comes from? Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 still works
Replies: 30
Views: 2807

Re: 30-30 still works

Massanutten mountain wow spent a few summer weeks at camp there. Does the pool still have a layer of thin ice on it....in JUNE! Great times there sure brought back some memories when you said that...haven't thought of it in years. I really like this site. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: DIY Polish Those Glazed Car/Truck Headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: OT: DIY Polish Those Glazed Car/Truck Headlights

I used a 3m kit I got at Autozone to do the headlights in my Moms Jeep and it worked great. It is designed to be used with a drill motor so no hand rubbing and it includes a sealer. I think it was $10 and well worth it. Took about 20 minutes. Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting with an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 20
Views: 2545

Re: Hunting with an 1886 Winchester

I use a lyman tang on my 1886 and like it, it has two apps one for tatget work the other for hunting. I had a chance at a nice 86 in 40-82 today at the gunshow but I can't have two 86's for economic reasons. He was asking 2000 seemed reasonable but.... Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor Question - who watches movies with their guns?
Replies: 23
Views: 1742

Re: Humor Question - who watches movies with their guns?

My usual place for watching TV is in my gun room. My son has his TV downstairs in his room,my wife has laid claim to the one in the bedroom(and I can't stand most of the garbage she watches) so I use the one in the gunroom, so yeah I have a gun around when watching a movie. Do certain ones make it o...
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Prayer time please
Replies: 27
Views: 1717

Re: OT--Prayer time please

Done God Bless all involved.
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 still works
Replies: 30
Views: 2807

Re: 30-30 still works

I gotta agree with AJ, I think you were on the verge of a embarassing situation there. You must be new to hunting to not realize you need a 600whizbangsupermagnumdeerasassin capable of destroying a tank at a mile and a half to kill a whitetail. Sir if you send me that rifle before you let this get a...
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scotish beaver.
Replies: 43
Views: 2949

Re: Scotish beaver.

When I lived in Maine we had a big beaver issue. You are not allowed to kill them and they were flooding my horse pasture. I called the game commish and they were like nope you can't do anything. here in PA if you have a beaver issue the game commish comes and traps the little buggers and relocates ...
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: way OT Bad week!
Replies: 26
Views: 2568

Re: way OT Bad week!

Already started he called me the butcher the other day and I had to respond,,,, stumpy. We will be fine I was worried ,but I think we are both taking a full share of responsibility for it and "stuff happens". Tom

P.S. with the end missing his finger is still longer than mine!
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite .300 Savage load
Replies: 6
Views: 770

Re: Favorite .300 Savage load

My 99 likes an RCBS 30-180-rnfp gas checked cast bullet ahead of 34-36 grains of 3031. 1 inch at 100 yards all day long. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi all! (new member intro :o) )
Replies: 27
Views: 1930

Re: Hi all! (new member intro :o) )

As a newbie myself I can tell you I have been welcomed with open arms and feel like I am part of the family...WELCOME BROTHER. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prostate Biopsy results
Replies: 45
Views: 3876

Re: OT: Prostate Biopsy results

Hot DAWG! Joe I am so glad to hear this. The power of prayer is an awesome thing ,my brother. Congrats! Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: way OT Bad week!
Replies: 26
Views: 2568

Re: way OT Bad week!

Thank you all! My son and I have had a tough week and I was right it killed him to have to stay on the sidelines on friday. Thankfully they won. With 1 second on the clock one of the guys blocked a game winning field goal from the 25. Malachi(my son)is ok but showing some anger about the situation(r...
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: way OT Bad week!
Replies: 26
Views: 2568

way OT Bad week!

Last Sunday while splitting wood for hunting camp, my 16 year old and I fouled up big time!! I asked if he had his fingers clear, he said yep clear and I pushed the lever on the splitter. A few seconds later he says very matter of fact "my finger". Dang it he had moved his hands as a frien...
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Big TV Mistake
Replies: 32
Views: 2368

Re: OT - Big TV Mistake

You can always tell the SOHC from the rest...it's the 7 foot long bicycle chain doing 8000rpm that gives it away. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Big TV Mistake
Replies: 32
Views: 2368

Re: OT - Big TV Mistake

And home of Big daddy's museum. Oh the hemi's..and I'm a ford guy. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Greatest movie lines
Replies: 29
Views: 2049

Re: OT -- Greatest movie lines

I can't see what was used on utube because I'm at work, but one of my all time favs
"said I didn't have much use for one, never said I din't know how to use it." I love that! Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer Request-Thank you and update
Replies: 27
Views: 975

Re: OT: Prayer Request-Thank you and update

Blessings on ya Joe, Gald to see you back on. Praying your test results are as good as mine were a few weeks back. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass storage?
Replies: 28
Views: 2056

Re: Brass storage?

I too use the dollar store sterilite brand boxes for my brass. Loaded ammo goes in ammo cans. The sterilite boxes a $1 each with lid and can stack four high, I then label with duct tape and a sharpie so as needs change so can the labels. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor- How I learned to mind my own business
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: Humor- How I learned to mind my own business

Was that you, I was leading that game. Boy you should have seen how mad #18 was, boy howdy .
Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 Sav in Marlin 336
Replies: 18
Views: 1542

Re: 300 Sav in Marlin 336

Hummm a leveraction in 300 savage you know somebody ougt to do something about that.......oh yeah SOMEBODY did! It's called a model 99. Woo that was close. Tom
yes I am a smartaleck, but my Daddy told me to find something I'm good at and STICK WITH IT!!
by fordwannabe
Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 to 35 Rem?
Replies: 20
Views: 1284

Re: 30-30 to 35 Rem?

I have both and I like them both too..and the 44...and the 45-70. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer for daughter UP DATE kind of
Replies: 54
Views: 3088

Re: Prayer for daughter

Done -God Bless
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bigfoot
Replies: 23
Views: 1949

Re: OT- Bigfoot

I'd rather shoot the fool in the costume than a real one. I don't think I'd shoot a real one just to prove it was real, He77 most days I wish I could just go live in the woods and eat Jack links beef jerky. :mrgreen: Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do your shoot better after NOT cleaning them??
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Do your shoot better after NOT cleaning them??

I am from the old school my mentors taught me to clean a gun back to bare metal(bore) after each shooting session and it didn't matter how much you shot. I am finding that the more I shoot my marlins the better the groups get. Anybody else seeing this? My usual practice was to sight in and then clea...
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split 30-30 cases revisited
Replies: 20
Views: 1812

Re: Split 30-30 cases revisited

Joe using the cerosafe is quick, easy and not very expensive. I cast a chamber the other night on a barrel with an unknown chambering, 30 minutes later.. .308. I have had the same batch of cerosafe for several years ...good stuff.But you prolly already know all that, but others reading this might no...
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: "Beware the Mexican Lion!"
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

Re: HUMOR: "Beware the Mexican Lion!"

One of the gunshop owners around here has a honest to goodness mountain lion as a pet....he's pretty sure his guns are safe. Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR 4350 vs H4350
Replies: 7
Views: 703

Re: IMR 4350 vs H4350

Thanks guys! I thought I was okay, but better to check than be sorry later. Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR 4350 vs H4350
Replies: 7
Views: 703

IMR 4350 vs H4350

Hi guys, I have been reloading a long time and I think I am safe here but I wanted your opinions(I think). I saw a load for 33 wcf in an article by Mike V he used H4350 48.0 grains with the same bullet and primers I am using. I have on hand IMR 4350 and don't really want to buy a pound to try this l...
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Economic Stimulus Payment
Replies: 7
Views: 750

Re: Economic Stimulus Payment

I may be way off base here but i think I remember hearing the stimulus check was only a loan on next years taxes at the time they were issued. I am sure of it because we had a big discussion about it at the hospital. I was told that the stimulus check would come out of this years refund. Hope I'm wr...
by fordwannabe
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What are some of the things your grandfather taught you?
Replies: 43
Views: 3934

Re: OT- What are some of the things your grandfather taught you?

I am fortunate to have known both of my grandfathers well into adulthood my maternal grandfather is still with us. He was an attorney and used his brains after the GI bill paid for college and law school. He taught me to think, not be smart or educated(though he tried) but to " use your head fo...
by fordwannabe
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What was the worst thing you ever ate or drank?
Replies: 60
Views: 4412

Re: OT - What was the worst thing you ever ate or drank?

in 1976 we had an exchange student from finland and she was with our family the whole summer. When it was time for her to go back she decided to make a very nice traditional meal as a thank you present for her staying with us. She worked all day and it smelled kinda funny in the whole house but hey ...
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
Replies: 78
Views: 6169

Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?

1886 24 0r 26 inch full octagon(half and half would work)in 45-90 or 50-110 but one with character and flaws and hunting scars, the been there and done that kind of thing. I know I'm nuts but it's who I am. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input on Reloading Investment
Replies: 59
Views: 3719

Re: Input on Reloading Investment

Haycock, you see what I mean about you will learn what works for you as you progress with the hobby? If you ask 10 reloaders a question you'll probably get at least 11 answers to it! Just be safe learn to walk before you run, this stuff is dangerous so be careful but have fun and if in doubt STOP an...
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How not to practice up for hunting season
Replies: 23
Views: 1589

Re: How not to practice up for hunting season

part of the problem is the gun clubs the one I belong to won't let you shoot off hand, bench only and it's not the only one like that around here...unfortunately. I have access to some fields so I can shoot off hand some, but it ain't always easy like when we were kids and didn't know they even made...
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input on Reloading Investment
Replies: 59
Views: 3719

Re: Input on Reloading Investment

I think you misinterpreted something Doc said. The Lee turret press does decap using your standard full length resizing die and it will seat primers, but many of us like to seat primers by hand. It gives us a better "feel" for how the primer seats. I have used a bunch of presses over the l...
by fordwannabe
Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!
Replies: 34
Views: 2289

Re: I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!

I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I am very happy about this. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with bladder cancer(rotten cigarettes but nobody ever held me down and stuffed one in my lips, I know where the blame lies on this) and had 3 surgeries one right after another then this treatment w...
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!
Replies: 34
Views: 2289

I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!

I got the results of my biopsy lastnight...no cancer!!!WAFREAKINWHOO!! I had surgery on Thursday because after 2 years they found a growth they didn't like in my bladder. I had to wait for the results of the biopsy and nothing, nada, zip cancer so no more treatments for now. I know it can come back ...
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blackie 1996-2009 RIP
Replies: 35
Views: 2112

Re: Blackie 1996-2009 RIP

Gotta admit I'm a little teary eyed reading this and thinking about my "TESSIE". Noah condolences are not enough for what you are feeling right now but it's all we have to offer, but what strikes me right now is that we are forfunate enough to have all found a place to gather(here at lever...
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FRESH LIVER
Replies: 87
Views: 5517

Re: FRESH LIVER

Uh oooo I agree with Blaine G. Liver is nasty stuff now Mommas fried chicken hearts and gizzards now thats eatin. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly...UPDATED INFO
Replies: 76
Views: 5527

Re: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly...UPDATED INFO

Prayers sent God Bless Paco!
by fordwannabe
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want a levergun for NY Adk Mtns, recomendations !?!?!
Replies: 48
Views: 6887

Re: I want a levergun for NY Adk Mtns, recomendations !?!?!

I've got better than half of the guns already mentioned and I think you should just get 'em all.(bet that stirs it up!!) Truthfully I don't think you could go wrong with any of those choices. Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Y'Kid's surgery this AM-UPDATE- & special thanks
Replies: 51
Views: 3209

Re: Prayers for Y'Kid's surgery this AM, and a special thanks...

Talked to a jewish carpenter about you and the MRS. God Bless